Al-Ettifaq lineup vs Al-Ittihad FC

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Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup vs Al-Ittihad FC, Tue 20 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 10 matches): Al Jawsh (8); Al Otaibi (9), Hendry (9), Khateeb (9), Al Olayan (6); Duda (9), Medrán (8), Celina (6), Kanté (5); Dembélé (7), Larsson (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the NEOM match on 17 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERAbdulelah joins on loan from Al-Ittihad FC5 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERSharahili joins on loan from NEOM5 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERTambakti signs from Al Riyadh5 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERWijnaldum leaves for Al-Ittihad FC5 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERDahal leaves for Al Riyadh4 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERNkota goes out on loan to Orlando Pirates2 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERKanté signs from Middlesbrough29 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERLarsson signs from FC Copenhagen23 Aug · Transfer

Al-Ettifaq predicted lineup vs Al-Ittihad FC

MOST USED XI

Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup at home to Al-Ittihad FC in the Saudi Pro League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches: Al Jawsh in goal, a back four of Al Otaibi, Hendry, Khateeb and Al Olayan, and Dembélé and Larsson further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Al-Ettifaq, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Al-Ettifaq are 7th in the Saudi Pro League on 15 points from 9 games. They have W2 D3 L0 in their last five.

A. Papastamatis, Al-Ettifaq manager
Head Coach
A. Papastamatis
AustraliaSince Aug 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 30
4-2-3-1
33%
4-4-2
20%
5-3-2
17%
4-1-4-1
10%

4-2-3-1 at home · 4-4-2 away

Most Common Al-Ettifaq Starting XI

Based on 10 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Al-Ettifaq transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
6
DEPARTED
6
IN · 6
  • AAbdulelahfrom Al-Ittihad FCLoanSEP '26
  • SSharahilifrom NEOMLoanSEP '26
  • TTambaktifrom Al RiyadhFree agentSEP '26
  • KKantéfrom MiddlesbroughTransferAUG '26
  • LLarssonfrom FC CopenhagenTransferAUG '26
  • MMessifrom StrasbourgLoanAUG '26
OUT · 6
  • WWijnaldumto Al-Ittihad FCFree agentSEP '26
  • DDahalto Al RiyadhFree agentSEP '26
  • NNkotato Orlando PiratesLoanSEP '26
  • SSahhariFree agentAUG '26
  • AAlito Al-Ittihad FCTransferAUG '26
  • AAl-Hindito AbhaFree agentAUG '26
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Al-Ettifaq

What is Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup?
Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup at home to Al-Ittihad FC in the Saudi Pro League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 10 official matches: Al Jawsh in goal, a back four of Al Otaibi, Hendry, Khateeb and Al Olayan, and Dembélé and Larsson further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Al Jawsh, Al Otaibi, Hendry, Khateeb, Al Olayan, Duda, Medrán, Celina, Kanté, Dembélé, Larsson.
Who started Al-Ettifaq's last match?
Al-Ettifaq's starting XI on 17 Oct 2026 in the Saudi Pro League (4-4-2): M. Rodák, Radhi Al Otaibi, Pedro Henrique, J. Hendry, Madallah Al Olayan, O. Duda, A. Kanté, B. Celina, Khalid Al Ghannam, J. Larsson, Sultan Ali Huran.
What was Al-Ettifaq's last result?
Al-Ettifaq beat NEOM 1–0 on 17 Oct 2026.
When did Al-Ettifaq last win?
Al-Ettifaq last won on 17 Oct 2026, beating NEOM 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Al-Ettifaq?
M. Dembélé has taken the most penalties for Al-Ettifaq this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Al-Ettifaq this season?
J. Hendry leads with 9 starts for Al-Ettifaq across all competitions this season.
What formation does Al-Ettifaq use most often?
Al-Ettifaq have used a 4-1-4-1 in 3 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Al-Ettifaq goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Turki Ba Al-Jawsh has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Al-Ettifaq defender has started the most this season?
Jack Hendry has made the most starts as defender for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Al-Ettifaq midfielder has started the most this season?
Ondrej Duda has made the most starts as midfielder for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Al-Ettifaq forward has started the most this season?
Moussa Dembélé has made the most starts as forward for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 7 matches.
Squad · 43 players

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Al-Ettifaq past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Saudi Pro League7th50
2023-24Saudi Pro League6th48
2022-23Saudi Pro League7th37
2021-22Saudi Pro League9th4
2020-21Saudi Pro League5th47
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